BSc Forensic Psychology
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 243 offers from 264 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 152 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 29%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 250 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 243 offers from 264 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Psychology at University of Portsmouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.